How to travel from York to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Newcastle.

  • Duration58min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

LNER

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Newcastle upon Tyne

There are several options for getting from York to Newcastle upon Tyne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 58min.

The distance between York and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from York and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 58min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 58min.

LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 58min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 58min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle. instead which will take 58min.

The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from York and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £13 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from York to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
£13($15)
hourly128km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£16($19)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne